9.Always have a buddy.

There are a ton of people you'll want to meet up with at the fest, but there is nothing worse than ending up alone with no way of finding your group again. Make sure you have at least one person you're tethered to at all times.

Pro Tip: To make the most of the time you have with the people in your group, switch your buddy up each day, that way you have quality time with more than just one person.

10.Take lots of breaks during the day.

It's close to 100 degrees and you've been dancing all day. You may not feel it, but you need to relax and drink lots of water. Make sure you set aside time during the day to kick it with friends in the shade.

Pro Tip: You get a free water bottle for every 10 empties you return, so recycle!

16.Always mind the size of your group.

The larger the group, the harder it is to get organized (hence the buddy system.) The time it takes to do anything (including getting to the festival, getting drinks, bathroom breaks, and finding a spot together in the crowd) is exponentially greater when you have a larger group.

Pro Tip: Keep the group below six. That way you can be surrounded by your closest friends but still able to navigate through crowds. No one likes the 20-person group that plays Red Rover through an audience. No one.